Species List : Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos
The Golden Eagle counts among the breeding birds of Gotska Sandön since many years, though it is uncertain if breeding occurs every year. The main prey is Mountain Hare whose numbers vary a lot between years. The Golden Eagle is very secretive during the breeding season and breeding birds are seldom seen during summer.
First record:
- 1 ind June 1867 (Holtz 1868)
